GTX 660 Graphic Driver Issues - Looking for suggestions

[Segraine]

I've been having some issues with FF14 and my new Geforce GTX 660. Pretty regularly I get graphic tears and "disco strobe effects" as the game starts drawing multicolored vectors randomly. Shortly after, my computer freezes and requires a hard boot.

Oddly enough, I have less problems with crashes in the open world. Dungeons, on the other hand, are almost certain to crash the game. Sastasha, Thousand Maws, and Hatali are particularly bad for it. Dungeon runs only last about 20 - 30 minutes before it is disco time. The open world is usually good for several hours.

FF14 is the only game I have problems with. All others (Left 4 Dead 2, Shogun 2, etc) run at maximum settings without a hitch.

I have tried Nvidia drivers 326.8, 320.49, and 326.41 without any luck.

I have played with all sorts of settings in the game. My current set up (windowless border, 60fps lock, 1280x, culling on, and standard settings is the most stable. Stable, that is, if you count dungeon crashes as normal.

Does anyone have suggestions?

Further info:

SYSTEM_OS Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1
SYSTEM_CPU Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q9450 @ 2.66GHz (4 CPUs), ~2.7GHz
SYSTEM_MEMORY 6142.539MB
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_CHIP GeForce GTX 660
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_MAKER NVIDIA
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_VRAM 1990.313 MB
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_SHARED_VRAM 2048.309 MB

[Acrimonia]

I'm currently running 326.19 with no issues. It's a beta I believe. I have a 660 Ti, playing (when I can), Full screen, 1680x1050, at max settings. I really haven't had any issues with this driver or settings, however I've never been in a dungeon! I'd say look up issues with the drivers with the 660, as there have been problems in the past that have forced me to roll back drivers. In addition, make sure you do clean installs, I would think. That being said I don't know much, I'm more a trial and error to find things that work type of person!

[Sirfoxeh]

I occasionally experience vector tearing while in game. I am hoping that once the DX11 support comes in the update, it helps address a lot of the GPU issues.
I am running a Radeon 7990.

[Design]

This may sound super retarded but:

You do have the most current drives for this card right?
http://www.geforce.com/drivers/results/65047

It's a beta driver, but some times those beta versions work better then the "current live" version. Try that out and see if it helps.

[Acrimonia]

This may sound super retarded but:

You do have the most current drives for this card right?
http://www.geforce.com/drivers/results/65047

It's a beta driver, but some times those beta versions work better then the "current live" version. Try that out and see if it helps.

It's in the OP's list of drivers that have been tried.

[Roda]

I've got a different card, but I'm also having graphical issues in a similar manner.
Mind posting images of these glitches if you can get them?
I'm curious to see if what you're experiencing is similar to mine.

[Raist]

saw weird tearing on my PC due to Cascading Shadows---disabled them and it cleared up most of it. Could give that a try.

My laptop (670 series) has been fine with the older 307.07 drivers. Makes me wonder if XIV isn't going to fall prey to the same problems as XI where latest and greatest isn't always the way to go.

[Segraine]

I will have to try 326.19. The Casting Shadows option also makes sense. If the 326.19 doesn't fix the problem, I will try that. And I will see about getting a photo of the vector tearing next it happens.

[PerpetualDeath]

Almost sounds like an overclock gone wrong. If you keep your card overclocked, try disabling. If you don't have it overclocked but still have Afterburner running, turn it off.

It could also be a heat issue,keep an eye on your GPU temps next time you're in a dungeon.

[bria5544]

Make sure your video card isn't overheating. Also if you've overclocked it, set it back to stock. Does the video get "sparkly" right before the game crashes?